Kim Jong-un wanted to meet Moon "at an early date", a spokesman for the Blue House said.

"Our objective here today is to stand with our allies, but it's also to stand up for the truth, and to recognize that whatever images may emerge against the powerful backdrop and idealism of the Olympics, that North Korea has to accept change, " Pence told reporters Friday before traveling to Pyeongchang. The North Koreans were in the room at the same time as Pence, an official said.

A high-ranking delegation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) joined a dinner meeting hosted by South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon, Seoul's unification ministry said Saturday. The two nations have marched together at an Olympics but this time have taken the extraordinary step of combining on the composition of the women's hockey team.

The recent detente, anchored by South Korea's hosting of the Winter Olympic Games, came despite an acceleration in the North's weapons programme previous year and pressure from Seoul's allies in Washington.

Later, North and South Korean athletes both entered the Olympic Stadium together, waving flags of unity - the long-time dream, at least in theory, of many Koreans in the North and South.

Hundreds of anti-North Korea protesters scuffled with riot police not far from the stadium before the opening ceremony began, with some banners reading "Moon regime is leading Korea to destruction".

Pence rode to the reception with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and the two held a private conversation while waiting more than 10 minutes for a photo opportunity with Moon.

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A Moon-Kim summit would mark the first time leaders of two countries have met in 11 years. "Please visit us at your convenience". Pence, right, and Kim Yo Jong , second left, attend the opening ceremony of Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games .

But she had no hesitation about attending the Olympics, because she looks around and sees her South Korean neighbors utterly calm. As the Korean athletes marched together, Moon shook hands with Kim Yo Jong , sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un .

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But North Korea's bad record on human rights and the growing threat from its nuclear weapons program appeared out of mind. Since Pence arrived at the dinner late the seating plan was shuffled, Pence again missing an opportunity created by Moon.

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